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Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera) Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera) from grams to cups using 110g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

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Condition: Whole seeds poured and leveled • 110g per cup.
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
7/8 cups (0.91)

Kitchen measure: 14 tbsp + 1.5 tsp (14.5 tbsp)

100 grams of Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera) equals approximately 7/8 cups (US Customary Cup).

14.5 Tablespoons
43.6 Teaspoons
215.1 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

Whole boat-shaped seeds with prominent ridges. Bloomed in hot oil (tadka) to release nutty, citrusy essential oils.

Bulk Density: 0.465 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 110 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 6.88 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 2.29 grams
Measurement Condition: Whole seeds poured and leveled
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: 110g per cup.

Chef's Culinary Technique

In Indian cooking, sizzle whole cumin seeds in hot ghee for 30 seconds as the aromatic base for dals and vegetable curries.

Data Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171322)

Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera) Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Whole Cumin Seeds (10g) 10g 1/8 (0.09 cups) 1.5 tbsp 4.4 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (25g) 25g 1/4 (0.23 cups) 3.6 tbsp 10.9 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (50g) 50g 0.45 (0.45 cups) 7.3 tbsp 21.8 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (75g) 75g 2/3 (0.68 cups) 10.9 tbsp 32.7 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (100g) 100g 7/8 (0.91 cups) 14.5 tbsp 43.6 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (125g) 125g 1 1/8 (1.14 cups) 18.2 tbsp 54.5 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (150g) 150g 1 3/8 (1.36 cups) 21.8 tbsp 65.5 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (175g) 175g 1 5/8 (1.59 cups) 25.5 tbsp 76.4 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (200g) 200g 1.82 (1.82 cups) 29.1 tbsp 87.3 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (225g) 225g 2.05 (2.05 cups) 32.7 tbsp 98.2 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (250g) 250g 2 1/4 (2.27 cups) 36.4 tbsp 109.1 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (300g) 300g 2 3/4 (2.73 cups) 43.6 tbsp 130.9 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (400g) 400g 3 5/8 (3.64 cups) 58.2 tbsp 174.5 tsp
Whole Cumin Seeds (500g) 500g 4.55 (4.55 cups) 72.7 tbsp 218.2 tsp

Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera) Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Whole Cumin Seeds 28g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Whole Cumin Seeds 37g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Whole Cumin Seeds 55g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Whole Cumin Seeds 73g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Whole Cumin Seeds 83g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Whole Cumin Seeds 110g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Whole Cumin Seeds 165g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Whole Cumin Seeds 220g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera)?

One standard US Customary cup of Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera) weighs approximately 110 grams under standard measurement conditions (Whole seeds poured and leveled).

How do I measure Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera) accurately without a scale?

In Indian cooking, sizzle whole cumin seeds in hot ghee for 30 seconds as the aromatic base for dals and vegetable curries. Source reference: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 171322).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera)?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera), 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 6.88 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 2.29 grams.

What is the bulk density of Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera)?

The bulk density of Cumin Seeds (Whole / Jeera) is 0.465 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.